Has anyone ever told you, “Be careful what you pray for”? Someone offered me that advice the first week I received Jesus as my Savior. I was a new believer, …
Are Parents Responsible for Their Children’s Salvation?
It’s amazing how many lessons we can learn from the life of King David. The biblical record of his experiences relates to the real-life issues we face every day, such …
Mary: The Faithful Mother of the Messiah
One of my favorite family traditions at Christmas is gathering around the tree and reflecting on the prophecies of the First Coming of Jesus. When my children were young, we …
Faithful Friends of Israel—and Jesus
Stuffing the last bite of roast beef sandwich into my mouth, I tried to keep in step with the rest of our group on the crowded sidewalk. I gingerly balanced …
Faith Like Isaac
Singers from Michael Jackson to Billy Joel to Bon Jovi give the same advice for enduring hard times: “Keep the faith!” This phrase with biblical origin (2 Timothy 4:7) has …
Why Does God Give Us Trials?
When I was 5 years old, I promised myself that when I finally became an adult, I would spend all my money on candy. I could not understand why my …